#1 WOMENS PRO RHONDA RAJISCH NEEDS YOUR HELP
This is a sad note concerning Rhonda Rajsich. Rhonda was walking near her apartment Saturday night when she was approached by two men. The two men attacked her, brutally beating her unconscious. She is in the hospital and will be there indefinitely. She will be undergoing reconstructive surgery.
Please remember Rhonda in your prayers. Rhonda is a friend to all and an enthusiastic leader of our sport.
This incident was unprovoked and Rhonda believes it could have happened to anyone. She was simply in the wrong place at the wrong time. Rhonda does have insurance, but it will not cover everything. She will not be able to compete for a while, which means she will not be able to earn a living. If anyone is interested in sending a monetary donation, please send a check made payable to Rhonda Rajsich to:
Oneshot Sports
6392 Sligo Circle
Huntington Beach, CA 92647
There will also be a collection at the Championship Warm-Ups. If you would like to make a donation there, Son Nguyen of Oneshot Sports will personally deliver it to Rhonda.
MORE WAYS TO HELP RHONDA
Rhonda Rajsich, the number one ranked women’s professional racquetball player, was injured in an unprovoked assault on Sunday, June 1, 2008, outside of her Hermosa Beach, California residence. Hermosa Beach Police are investigating the incident.
As a result of the attack, Rhonda suffered several fractures to the right side of her face. She will be undergoing surgery on Wednesday, June 1lth. The surgery is expected to last four to five hours and will involve the placing of titanium plates and screws in Rhonda’s cheek, jaw and eye orbital areas. The full extent of the damage will not be known until after the surgery is complete and the healing process begins. At that time, the doctors will be able to determine whether Rhonda may require further surgery.
Rhonda is also under the care of an ophthalmologist. Barring any complications, at this time it does not appear that she will have any permanent vision impairment. Although it is expected that Rhonda will make a full and complete recovery, at this time her doctors have not been able to determine when she will be able to return to the racquetball court. More information regarding her recovery time will be available sometime after she undergoes surgery.
In order to assist Rhonda with her expenses while she is unable to play, a fund has been established at Wells Fargo Bank. Checks can be sent to the Rhonda Rajsich Relief Fund, c/o Peter Nitschke, Southern California Sports Management Group, 23861 El Toro Road, Suite 700, Lake Forest, CA, 92630. Funds can also be deposited at any Wells Fargo Branch under the following account “Peter Nitschke for the Benefit of Rhonda Rajsich Relief.” For more information regarding the Rhonda Rajsich Relief Fund, please contact Peter Nitschke at Southern California Sports Management Group.
Rhonda thanks all of her fans for their thoughts, prayers and support during this difficult time.
RHONDA UPDATES ON HER WEBSITE
Rhonda's initial surgery went well, but the doctors found the damage around her eye to be worse than originally expected. Because of this, they had to place titatium plates around her eye and cheek bones. Further updates concerning Rhonda’s progress will be posted on her website at www.rhondarocks.com
FLORIDA STEPS UP AND HELPS RHONDA IN A BIG WAY
For those who are not aware, Rhonda Rajsich was brutally attacked and beaten by two cowards. More details are available at www.Floridaracquetball.com, including a brief statement from Dave Ellis, Rhonda's coach on Team USA racquetball. Please take a minute and see the latest updates about the situation.
Rhonda is one of us, completely approachable, and down to earth. She is one of us. Just 24 hours before the attack, the Florida crew got an email from Rhonda letting them know that that she was "stoked" to be considered part of Team Florida this July as she defended her Outdoor Doubles title with Martha McDonald. Rhonda is one of us, and now she needs our help.
100% of profits for both weekends of the Dave Conway Memorial Tournament will be go directly to Rhonda. Each day, raffle tickets can be purchased for $10 with the donation going directly to Rhonda. Also, a $100 donation to the Rhonda Fund gets your name or logo on the t-shirt, as well as the opportunity to have a booth, or banner at the event. Special thanks to Jason Shears of Allstate Insurance in Dania, as well as The Bernstien Family, for being the first to step up and get onto the t-shirt.
Big thanks to the Florida crew for really stepping it up to help a friend in need. Full results of the Dave Conway Memorial tourney coming soon!
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